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I am pretty sure the bar is the same for the G10 as the G12 (and G14).

 

GregW:

 

For an all around crampon go with steel. I would go with the new matic binding system that Grivel uses (Or whatever company's version of step in rear with strap front).

 

Reason? I have used three crampons over the years with a metal front piece. One grivel 2F, one Stubai, and one Grivel Rambo.

 

The metal front piece works just fine on any boot designed for it, and that is not worn down. I have a good pair of leathers that have plenty of miles still to go that cannot take my Rambos (wire front piece) any longer. Also the wire front piece is a bitch to work with when using overboots.

 

Put simply, the new-matic system fits more boots, more easily. They adjust to over boots better, if you ever go to Alaska/Himalaya. They wil fit any boot the wire bail fits, but the wire bail will not fit everyboot they fit.

 

Take a close lok at the Grivel G12. I am very happy with it. It fits a lot of boots, adjusts easily, very durable, and with agressive front points it does good on moderate ice. I have REALLY been impressed by the durability of the plastic used on the front piece too.

 

Good luck...

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